Project Gallery - School/Sports
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RWS Architects, Polasek Construction, and South Industries work together to build this 156' diameter FEMA compliant dome as part ot the new Edna High School project. This 19,000 plus square foot dome will provide a spacious and energy efficient gymnasium for the school, as well as a safe shelter for local residents of Edna, Texas during hurricane and tornado activity. Construction is expected to be complete in 2013.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided funding for much of this new Dome Gymnasium project because it was designed to meet the requirements of a storm shelter. This dome in Archie, Missouri measures 140' in diameter and 40' from floor to ceiling apex. Work was completed in 2012 with Construction Management being performed by McCownGordon Construction, and Architecture provided by Incite Design Studio.
In 2011 the Woodsboro Independent School District completed construction of the largest FEMA compliant concrete dome to date, with the help of Leland A. Gray Architect, RM Techon Construction, and South Industries. This gymnasium and multipurpose dome located in Woodsboro, Texas encloses 18,436 square feet and measures 155' diamater by 42' total height.
This 109 foot diameter dome is located in Dale, Oklahoma which is just east of Oklahoma City. It was completed in 2011 and provides a new cafeteria that will serve grades K through 12 and also host various other activities including concerts, ceremonies, etc. It will also act as the school's tornado shelter for the student body and staff. This region of country is prone to develop numerous tornados and is of great concern for the school and community. The design, by Michael McCoy Architects, incorporated tornado resistant windows and guards to allow natural light to illuminate the building while protecting the students within.
In January of 2010, South Industries began construction of a multi-purpose gymnasium in Fowler, Kansas. The 142 foot diameter building hosts a new basketball court, men and women's locker rooms, a new band room, an aerobics room and a lobby/concession area. The dome also acts as a FEMA rated storm shelter for the community when needed. It is planned to be completed in December of 2010.
Wichita County High School located in Leoti, Kansas constructed this 64' diameter x 23' tall dome dome as an addition to the existing high school. The multi-purpose dome will be used as a fitness and weight training facility, with construction being complete in 2010.
In 2007, South Industries began construction on an interconnected, two-dome expansion facility for the Dibble School District. One dome has a 12-foot vertical stem wall and houses 8 classrooms, boys and girls restrooms, and a few offices. The other has a 20-foot vertical stem wall to accommodate a 120-foot diameter, 40-foot tall gymnasium. Both domes feature an architectural block exterior. This project was designed by BWA Architects from Norman, OK and engineered by ZZ Engineering in Shelley, ID.
This interconnected 5 dome high school for the Geronimo, Oklahoma School District offers all the necessary facilities including a library, cafeteria, administration building, and a 152 foot diameter gymnasium. The school was built to accommodate the growth in the Geronimo area and will be open for the 2009-2010 school year. Much of the success of the project is due to the Superintendent of Schools, Dan McQuistion. Also a special thank you to LPDJ Architects, Geronimo School District, and Aldon Porter of the construction management team.
Geronimo, OK Project Profile PDF
Childrens Reading Center in Palatka, Florida. This charter school, designed by Jesse Harris of LPDJ Architects, has 13 classrooms, media areas, resource centers, and administration office. The largest dome measures 132 feet in diameter and houses most of the classrooms. Each of the domes sit on a vertical CMU wall with an architectural EIFS exterior. This school was built due to the efforts of Dr. Robert MeLosh and by the funds from a USDA loan. The school is now open and in use.
